New Zealand Prohibits the Use of Nitrofurans, Nitroimidazoles, and Other Substances in Food-Producing Animals
On May 11, 2026, New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) issued a notice prohibiting the use of various veterinary drugs and substances in products derived from food-producing animals. The prohibited substances include nitrofurans, nitroimidazoles, thyroid inhibitors such as methylthiouracil, β-adrenergic agonists, arsanilic acid, chloramphenicol, chloroform, chlorpromazine, colchicine, phenylbutazone, stanozolol, and other substances.